Disrupted Development and the Future of Inequality in the Age of Automation

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Synopsis

This open access book examines the future of inequality, work and wages in the age of automation with a focus on developing countries. The authors argue that the rise of a global ‘robot reserve army’ has profound effects on labor markets and economic development, but, rather than causing mass unemployment, new technologies are more likely to lead to stagnant wages and premature deindustrialization. The book illuminates the debate on the impact of automation upon economic development, in particular issues of poverty, inequality and work. It highlights public policy responses and strategies–ranging from containment to coping mechanisms—to confront the effects of automation. 

Book details

Edition:
1st ed. 2020
Series:
Rethinking International Development series
Author:
Andy Sumner, Lukas Schlogl
ISBN:
9783030301316
Related ISBNs:
9783030301309
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2020-03-07
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2020
Copyright by:
The Editor 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Business and Finance, Earth Sciences, Nonfiction, Social Studies, Sociology